definition of
word

[1] #1 word n. a unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning". wn

[2] #2 word n. a brief statement; "he didn't say a word about it". wn

[3] #3 word n. [news, intelligence, tidings] information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome". wn

[4] #4 word n. a verbal command for action; "when I give the word, charge!". wn

[5] #5 word n. [discussion, give-and-take] an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it". wn